How is a vaccine approved for production❓
1⃣ Pre-approval stage following clinical trials
2⃣ Regulatory assessment & approval
3⃣ WHO prequalification & approval
4⃣ Ready for production
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1⃣ Pre-approval stage following clinical trials
2⃣ Regulatory assessment & approval
3⃣ WHO prequalification & approval
4⃣ Ready for production
Find out more in detail 👉bit.ly/3675hhZ
Making vaccines available can take a long time, even when there’s a health emergency like #COVID19.
WHO has developed the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to ensure rapid access for all. This video explains how 👇
WHO has developed the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to ensure rapid access for all. This video explains how 👇
How is a vaccine made❓
Typically, companies will work to complete clinical development plans for a vaccine. Once authorized, manufacturing begins to scale up.
#COVAX will also boost development capacity & ensure equitable distribution of vaccines.👇bit.ly/3675hhZ
Typically, companies will work to complete clinical development plans for a vaccine. Once authorized, manufacturing begins to scale up.
#COVAX will also boost development capacity & ensure equitable distribution of vaccines.👇bit.ly/3675hhZ
How is a vaccine stored❓
Vaccines need to be stored at the correct temperature.
Most vaccines require refrigerated storage at between 2 and 8 °C. Some newer vaccines need to be kept cold at -20°C or ultra-cold at -70°C.
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Vaccines need to be stored at the correct temperature.
Most vaccines require refrigerated storage at between 2 and 8 °C. Some newer vaccines need to be kept cold at -20°C or ultra-cold at -70°C.
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How is a vaccine shipped❓
✈️To maintain this cold chain, vaccines are shipped using specialized equipment
🚚Refrigerated lorries transport the vaccines to the cold room
🧊Portable iceboxes are used to transport vaccines to regional centres
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✈️To maintain this cold chain, vaccines are shipped using specialized equipment
🚚Refrigerated lorries transport the vaccines to the cold room
🧊Portable iceboxes are used to transport vaccines to regional centres
More info 👉bit.ly/3675hhZ
What about quality control❓
The safety of the vaccine is paramount. National authorities & WHO constantly monitor & conduct regular assessments & post-approval clinical studies to report on its safety & effectiveness.
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The safety of the vaccine is paramount. National authorities & WHO constantly monitor & conduct regular assessments & post-approval clinical studies to report on its safety & effectiveness.
More info 👉bit.ly/3675hhZ
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